All India Travel Guide

Rajasthan Tours

Mandawa,Jaisalmer,Udaipur with Tajmahal- 12 Nights/13 Days

Best of Rajasthan – must includes all shades of Rajasthan. Painted havelies in Mandawa, Bikaner - the best camel breeding farm in the world, Golden Sand Dunes in Khuri, Jaisalmer. Also, perfect carving on stone can be seen in Ranakpur Temples. A beautiful city popular for its lakes – Udaipur. Pushkar – an important pilgrim destination of Hindus. At the end Jaipur and Agra – to see Taj Mahal

Places to Visit: DELHI – MANDAWA – BIKANER – JAISALMER – KHURI– JODHPUR – RANAKPUR – UDAIPUR – PUSHKAR – JAIPUR – AGRA – DELHI

Highlights: Painted Havelies in Mandawa, Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner, Camel Safari and Sand Dunes in Sam, Boating in Lake Pichola, Udaipur, Elephant Ride in Amber Fort, Jaipur

Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arr: Delhi   0420 hrs.   By Air
Welcome/Assistance at the Iindira Gandhi Airport and transfer to hotel. After breakfast visit Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Humanyun’s Tomb, Indian Gate, President House, Parliament and other Govt. Buildings in New Delhi. Afternoon visit: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, cremation place of Indira Gandhi, Rajive Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02   DELHI/MANDAWA (250 kms/6 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Mandawa . Direct transfer to hotel. Mandawa was settled in the 18th century, and was fortified by the dominant merchant families. Today it has some of the finest painted havelies in the region. Evening visit the town and some of its painted havelies. Mandawa houses a collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items preserved in a museum. The whole area of Shekhavati has beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions and is called the open-air gallery. Overnight at Mandawa.

Day 03   MANDAWA/BIKANER (190 kms/4 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Bikaner. Bikaner - popularly called the camel country, the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. Afternoon visit Junagarh Fort – built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar,  and Camel Breeding farm. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 04 BIKANER/JAISALMER (328 kms/7 hrs. drive)
Morning visit Deshnok’s Karni Mata Temple (32 kms): the famous 600 years old temple on the Jodhpur road dedicated to Karni Mata, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple has huge intricately carved silver gates which were donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh. The most interesting thing about the temple are the rats who scamper freely within the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. They are regarded as sacred and are fed by priests and devotees owing to the belief that they will be reincarnated in the family of the goddess. Continue drive to Jaisalmer. Direct transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and overnight.

Day 05 JAISALMER / KHURI (45 kms / 1 hr drive)
Morning Visit The Fort, Jain Temple and the old mansions known as "Havelis". People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Afternoon drive to Khuri and direct transfer to Hotel. No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a trip to the most picturesque dunes. Witness golden sunset and enjoy Camel ride. Later enjoy Rajasthani Folk Dances and dinner. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06   JAISALMER/JODHPUR (295 kms/6 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Jodhpur. En- route visit Osian – an oasis in the desert. Direct transfer to hotel.
Afternoon visit Mandore Gardens and local market in Old Jodhpur. Evening free and overnight at hotel.

Day 07 JODHPUR/RANAKPUR (160 kms/3 hrs. drive)
Morning visit Meharangarh Fort – the 5 km long majestic fort on 125 m high hill is one of the most impressive and formidable structures, Jaswant Thada – a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in 1899 A.D. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Afternoon drive to Ranakpur  Ranakpur– renowned for some marvelously carved Jain Temples in amber stone. Direct transfer to hotel. Evening visit Temples and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08   RANAKPUR/UDAIPUR (96 kms/2 hrs. drive)
Morning free time in Ranakpur. Later drive to Udaipur
Direct transfer to hotel. Later city tour of Udaipur. Visit: City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-ki-bari.
Evening boat ride in Lake Pichola and visit Jag Mandir. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09   UDAIPUR / PUSHKAR (300 kms / 5 hrs. drive)
Morning free. Later drive to Pushkar and direct transfer to hotel. Evening enjoy Camel ride and visit various temples including Bramhaji Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10   PUSHKAR / JAIPUR (145 hrs. / 3 hrs. drive)
Morning time spend around holy Pushkar Lake. Later drive to Jaipur and direct transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit City Palace, Royal Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Pink City and Jal Mahal. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11   JAIPUR / AGRA (230 hrs. / 6 hrs drive)
Morning excursion trip to Amber Fort. Enjoy elephant ride to ascend hill top fort. Later drive to Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri – also known as Ghost City. Continue drive to Agra and direct transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12   AGRA / DELHI (200 kms / 4 hrs. drive)
Early morning visit Taj Mahal and stay there till sunrise. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later visit Agra Fort. Afternoon drive to Delhi and direct transfer to hotel. Evening free and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13   DEPART DELHI
Full day free for individual activities OR shopping. Evening transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.


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